Epidendrum schistochilum
Also known as: The Split Lip Epidendrum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia
General Information
The Split Lip Epidendrum is a cool to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia.
Altitude
900 - 2500 m
0
2500
Flower Size
2 - 2 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
9 - 30 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
36000 - 36000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Winter
Blooming Season
- Winter
Climate
Grows at high elevations.
Fertiliser
These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.
